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[Chicago Astronomer - Astro Joe]

Sky and Telescope's Lunar 100

skyandtelescope.com/observing/objects/moon/article_1199_1.asp

I had printed this out last year, but never got around to hunting the targets down. On a few slow summer evenings, I will set up in a quiet spot, and start with number one working my down to the last 100th.

Has anyone accomplished this list?

[stargazer]

Hi Joe,

This was a fun hunt for me. even after receiving the Lunar Cert I still had fun doing it. I did it in two days. So here's a challange for you. How many days can you HONESTLY do it in. You can use any charts you want. I only used the one in the article.

Good Luck

Becky

[Chicago Astronomer - Astro Joe]

Becks,

On my next clear and free night, I will commence the hunt from left to right..using only the map from S&T, standing on one leg and using only my right eye.

[stargazer]

Now Joe remember to be honest on how long it took you. I can always check your work. I do have a good moon program to see. lol Just picking on you Joe.

Good Luck.

Let us know how you do


Becky

[stargazer]

Hey Joe,

Hows the Hunt going. Good I hope. How many have you found so far.


B

[Chicago Astronomer - Astro Joe]

I attempted to start the hunt on Friday. I set up by the lakefront and took some telescopic images. When done, I searched for the map and list....and forget it at home! Sigh.

It wasn't a loss tho. I met new people there, got emails and took some nice lunar digipics.

More on that soon.

[stargazer]

Ok Joe,

Its past new Moon. Hows the Hunt. Have you started it yet. Come on give us the details. Which ones have you found so far.

LOL
B

[stargazer]

Hey Joe,

Have you started the Lunar 100. Well if you havent there is a book you can print of the web now for it that will help you keep track of what you have seen and when to see it. Please tell us if you have started it yet. The challange is still there.

B

[Chicago Astronomer - Astro Joe]

[shadow=red,left,300]Sigh...no.[/shadow]

[stargazer]

To Joe and Gang,

Ok Joe- hows the hunt going.

I am going to throw this challange to the new members here. There is a lunar program to do just for fun. Its called the Lunar 100. Its fun and easy to do. I have done it in two days. Now the challenge is how fast can you complete it. Joe was supose to start it a couple months ago. But never started. He should seeing that he likes the Moon. lol just picking on ya Joe.
Post your results here. Courious how everyone does.

Becky

[Chicago Astronomer - Astro Joe]

What a coincidence!

I just 're-found' my list and map of the Lunar 100 last night! I will certainly be checking them off now, as I set up by the lakefront this weekend... if the skies remain clear. We have had great skies for the past week. Oh please be clear for the Lunar Eclipse next month!

Thanks for the nudges Becks.

[stargazer]

Hey No Prob Joe what are friends for. I would like to see more people doing it.

B

[stargazer]

Hey Joe,

Hows the Hunt going. How many days has it taken so far for you to complete or let alone start this fun program. Come on post your numbers so far. I am just dying to know how its coming along. If I can find this stuff in my 6" you should be able to find it in your scope. I know Brian can also find it in his scope.

Here's the new challenge. For ANYONE who finishes the Lunar 100 send me your dates and info for a surprize.

B

[Chicago Astronomer - Astro Joe]

LOL....

I have accommplished about 45 of the targets so far. I started on a first quarter moon, and the rest were not accessible, then I did not pick up where I left off.

Now, I don't think all of them are clearly visible in a 4.5". Some of the item I tried to descern, but could not resolve them.

Soon Becks, soon.

[NatureDevil]

I have a few books that really show detail everything on the moon surface, and I have been following it along with my telescope...but as for the Lunar 100, I haven't started scratching anything off just yet.

I'll print it up and start a folder of things for my telescope. I have been meaning to do that for a little while now.

A surprise? I like surprises.

NatureDevil

[stargazer]

I guess you will have to do the Lunar 100 before you find out.

LOL


B